§ 56. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he rejected the Lindsey County Council standard fire station proposals, which would have saved Government expenditure, and required larger, higher buildings to be erected at higher cost to local authority and public funds.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe Council's proposals have not been rejected. The only modification required was an increase in the floor area of the appliance bay to allow clearance for efficient working.